Sometimes parodied outside the company, the classic IBM “THINK” sign was a feature in many IBM offices from the 1920s to the 1970s. The "THINK" concept, reflecting the company mantra of individual initiative, originated by IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr. when he was at NCR. Shown here are “THINK” signs from around the world in Chinese, French, Portuguese/Spanish, English, and one written using Braille."